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Morton, PA
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 19070.
Population
2,773
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
7,741
ZIP codes
1
Morton and its ZIP codes
Morton at a glance
- Morton is about 27 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,563, 21% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,400 (5% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,257 a month.
Local data for Morton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,563
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$267,400
Median rent
$1,257/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
35.2%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (648), Italian Americans (412), German Americans (358).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Morton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,852
219,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,094
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $10,262 per person
How people get to work
Morton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.3%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit7.6%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home20.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,153
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Morton
1 in or overlapping Morton. Population shown
Cities near Morton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RutledgeBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.1 |
| FolsomCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.2 |
| SwarthmoreBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Clifton HeightsBorough | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| GlenoldenBorough | 2 mi | 1 |
| Ridley ParkBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.1 |
| AldanBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| NorwoodBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodlynCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.7 |
| CollingdaleBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Drexel HillCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.2 |
| FolcroftBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Sharon HillBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| LansdowneBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| DarbyBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morton, PA in?
- Morton is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Morton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Morton include 19070.
- What is the population of Morton, PA?
- About 2,773 people live in Morton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morton?
- Nearby places include Rutledge (0.7 mi), Folsom (1.4 mi), Swarthmore (1.4 mi), Prospect Park (1.9 mi), Clifton Heights (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023